Morgan County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Morgan County School District has more than 3,000 students and 200 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Tennessee, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tennessee Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Tennessee. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,680 | $46,980 - $74,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,850 | $48,100 - $76,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,030 | $48,540 - $76,830 |
| High School Teacher | $62,950 | $49,050 - $79,180 |
| PE Teacher | $52,020 | $22,990 - $81,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays salary ranges for special education teachers in Tennessee.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,170 | $27,160-$64,480 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,380 | $49,860 - $79,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Tennessee below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,150 | $39,670-$79,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $100,580 | $70,960 - $134,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,020 | $42,410 - $84,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Tennessee, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Morgan County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,628 | $13,728 |
| Administrators | $9,000 | $12,573 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Morgan County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Morgan County School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Morgan County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 235 | 231 | 220 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 130 | 128 | 127 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 82 | 79 | 70 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 81 | 72 | 68 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Morgan County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 160 | 160 | 166 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 132 | 128 | 125 |
Morgan County School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Morgan County School District operates 8 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Roane County School District (17 Schools)
- Oak Ridge City Schools (8 Schools)
- Scott County School District (7 Schools)
- Clinton City Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Anderson County School District (18 Schools)
Morgan County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Coalfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalfield School 1720 Coalhill Rd Coalfield TN 37719 (865) 435-7332 | PK-12 | 38 | 511 |
Teaching in Oakdale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale School 225 Clifty Creek Rd Oakdale TN 37829 (423) 369-3885 | PK-12 | 35 | 580 |
Teaching in Oliver Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petros Joyner Elementary School 125 Petros Joyner School Rd Oliver Springs TN 37840 (423) 324-8600 | PK-8 | 15 | 202 |
Teaching in Sunbright
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbright School 205 Burrville Rd Sunbright TN 37872 (423) 628-2244 | PK-12 | 37 | 573 |
Teaching in Wartburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 1315 Knoxville Hw Wartburg TN 37887 (423) 346-6683 | PK-5 | 42 | 678 |
| Central High School 1119 Knoxville Hw Wartburg TN 37887 (423) 346-6616 | 9-12 | 23 | 414 |
| Central Middle School 146 Liberty Rd Wartburg TN 37887 (423) 346-2800 | 6-8 | 15 | 286 |
| Morgan County Vocational Center School 132 Flat Fork Rd Wartburg TN 37887 (423) 346-6285 | 9-12 | 15 | 6 |